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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
5
The muddy roads halt all business activity as residents like Margaret Moore and her sister visit Omaha. The Lewiston band plays for a Presbyterian bazaar while mail service remains efficient despite rutted routes. Neighbors Dr. Brendel and J. W. Berger are mentioned with health and visits noted among Murray residents.
A Christmas lesson emphasizes Gods Love as the core of Christianity. The study cites John’s watchwords God is Light God is Righteous God is Love and argues love defines true Christian life. It urges believers to live in love, spread the gospel, and trust God without fear.
A Cass County bank report sworn before a notary in December 1931 lists liabilities and assets. The document names W G Roeleker as resident and cites officers W Boederer president G M Minford director and Fred L Nutzman director, with official notary dates and seals.
The Hild Grain company and Sam F Latta unloaded a carload of Illinois coal with most of it disposed of. Several residents including Harry M Knabe of Nehawka, Mr and Mrs Charles H Boedeker Jr of Plattsmouth, and Searl S Davis of Plattsmouth were seen on business locally. Neighboring residents Mrs Dan Hoerchar and Lucean Carper faced illness, while Lewiston band and Union orchestra performed in Union despite bad roads. Robert Shrader visited Murray en route to Plattsmouth. Miss Reane DeLes Denier visited from Omaha. Van Allen and Will Griffin traveled to Sidney and Shenandoah to reconnect with old friends.
The Christian church will provide gift boxes for about seventy children at the Omaha Children's Home. The Bible school plans to furnish a box for every member, following the master’s commands, during the coming week.
Auction style notice lists live weight or dressed geese available from Mrs. Albert Young of Murray Nebraska. The short item notes sale options and location for local buyers.
L A Webber and Henry Grueber left last week to travel the Missouri River by boat, continuing their voyage by water as they cover significant territory.
Thursday had arrived at Clarkesville Missouri about three hundred miles away and they were continuing on their way. They are getting along nicely notwithstanding the very unfavorable weather.
Will 3S. Smith visited Plattsmouth to escort Mrs. W A Royal to Murray where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Royal plans to reach Plainview later this week to spend the Christmas season and winter with her son who lives there.
Murray business houses celebrate the holiday season with fine decorations. Notable displays include Murray Hardware, Will Smith, Tutt and Brubacher, and the Earl Lancaster store showcasing festive retail spirit.
Uncle Peter Johnson father of Mrs. B. H. Nelson is seriously unwell. The Nelson family visited last Sunday and found Grandfather Johnson very poorly. Friends hope for his swift recovery.
Sabbath school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11, evening service at 7 30 p m with young people's meeting, Wednesday prayer meeting in the evening. You are cordially invited to worship with us.
Mahatma Gandhi sails east from Brindisi on the steamer Pilsna after brief European travel. He expresses sorrow at a short stay and declares duty calls him back to India while noting memories of Europe. Detectives Evans and Rogers receive autographs and promised inscribed watches. The article mentions Patel of the Indian Nationalist Congress and Hyderabad royals aboard en route to a wedding.
Miss May Gledhill known in Canada as the ski girl left a Minnesota hospital after a illness whose cause police must uncover. Her mother Mrs Anna Peel Gledhill drove her away quickly without a bill or forwarding address, and she and the daughter did not return to Mrs William Conners home where the two year old son had been cared for.
Santiago Dec 6 Thousands of electric light bulbs from Russia have flooded the Chilean market, undercutting prices by about one third of American or German bulbs. The move marks likely the final South American entry to feel the practice.
Weeping Water features T M Patterson of Omaha visiting on business, a Woman's Club Christmas program, and residents like Miss Thelma Cole Mrs. John Williams and others sharing festive visits. Local events include a Dowler Brothers Christmas Eve dance with the Quest ion Mark orchestra and pre holiday shopping trips to Lincoln and Omaha. Gorder and Patterson household hosts welcomed relatives as the community enjoys seasonal gatherings and local jeweler activity supports holiday trade.
The Weeping Water Variety store announces evening hours every day except Sunday from now through Christmas to allow shoppers access to very low holiday prices and other bargain goods.
Mr Hans Johnson, severely hurt after a fall on a stone that fractured three ribs, is now recovering and able to travel downtown though not fully. He expresses gratitude for the notable improvement in his condition.
E A Stock fell through a scaffolding gap at the Dunn livery barn wrecking. He landed on lower floor trusses and was bruised but returned to work after a few days. With assistance he makes steady progress on the half century old structure.
Last Friday a young man, son of Reuben Groesser, was riding in a truck when it suddenly started. He was thrown from the vehicle and landed on his shoulders, bruising him badly. A physician was summoned and feared internal injuries.
A report notes careful care and treatment are aiding recovery. The patient shows steady improvement and is expected to regain health with continued support and medical attention.
Weenies Watches groups including churches benevolent societies and lodges form a council to care for the poor and unemployed. They plan to purchase food fuel and supplies and supply work where possible to alleviate extreme cases.
Mrs Hobert Wright of Earle aged 77 died last week after a short illness. She leaves a husband a son and a daughter both grown and married. The funeral was Sunday afternoon at 2220 conducted by Hobson Funeral Home Weeping Water. Born in South Bend Indiana she had lived in Nebraska for many years. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Anna Buchel.
A brief notice notes Hobson Funeral Home arranging a decorative display or service space. The item mentions location and availability without detailed dates or connections to other individuals.
A festive display decorates a porch with a trimmed Christmas tree and minked tiles, lit to cast a bright, cozy glow over entrances.
In a House battle at the Reynolds building, Representative Te serhill of Massachusetts rebuked remarks by new Democrat Sweeney from Ohio about prohibition. Te serhill defended colleagues, saying Sweeney’s five days in the chamber yielded no votes on prohibition and accused him of false statements and questioning loyalty.
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